Authorities Say Arrest Clears Up Several Burglaries

According to a press release http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local/story_301014435.html by the Jasper County Sheriff"s Office, the arrest of Christopher Jennings has cleared up several burglaries.

Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant at the residence of Mr. Jennings, 1856 Dogwood in Joplin, MO. Various items that were believed to be stolen items were recovered at the residence. Some of the items included, cell phones, tools, guns, compact discs, just to name a few. Mr. Jennings is being held at the Jasper County Jail on a $7500 bond. He is suspected in 6 burglaries of homes and 7 thefts from vehicles. He has been charged with First Degree Burglary and more charges are pending.

Now the reason that I wrote about a story so close to home instead of a national news story is because this incident effected me and my family. Mr. Jennings broke into my vehicle and my daughter's vehicle on the night of October 1. Stolen out of my vehicle was all my cd's, my mp3 player, my wallet that contained all my personal information, credit cards, bank cards, $80 in cash, etc., and an extra set of truck keys that were left in the vehicle. Out of my daughter's vehicle he stole her wallet with $50 cash, all her personal information, digital camera, and an extra set of car keys. Mr. Jennings struck our residence again during the weekend of October 24. This time Mr. Jennings stole my daughter's purse and this time he broke into an stole many items from my daughter's boyfriend.

However this story does have an happy ending. Yesterday, October 27, the sheriff's office called an notified that some of her items had been recovered. She then called me and I picked her up and drove her to the sheriff's office. Her boyfriend was also notified and he met us at the sheriff's office. My daughter and her boyfriend were able to recover all their belongings except for the cash that they lost. I also recovered everything except my mp3 player and wallet.

Mr. Jennings will get his day in court. I remember once upon a time when you were able to trust the people that live in your neighborhood. Thanks to Mr. Jennings now everyone in the sub division will be looking over their shoulders. Thanks to Mr. Jennings anyone who moves into the Hickory Hills subdivision will be subjected to suspicion. Thanks to Mr. Jennings people were unable to rest peacefully at night. Well your spree has ended Mr. Jennings.